Asher Achinstein (December 6, 1900 – September 20, 1998) was an American economist and a member of the Council of Economic Advisors during the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration.
Achinstein was born on December 6, 1900, in New York City.
[1] In 1951, he accepted a position with the Legislative Reference Service of the Library of Congress conducting economic research for the members of Congress; he remained in the position until 1970.
[2] In 1954, he was appointed to the Council of Economic Advisers by President Dwight D.
[2] In the 1930s, he married Betty Comras (died 1964); they had one son, philosopher Peter J.